BCSO: Thursday evening shooting likely an accident

Butte County Sheriff's Office Spokeswoman Miranda Bowersox said the shooting on Wildlife Drive in Magalia this evening is likely an accident.

"Take your precautions as you always should, but (neighbors) shouldn't be overly worried," she said. "We believe it was just an accident at this time."

The incident was called in at about 5 p.m. Bowersox said the individual is about 48 years old and deputies believe the firearm used is a .357. She said deputies don't believe any crime was committed and at this time believe the victim was the only one involved.

"(The individual's) condition at this point is not life threatening," Bowersox said, adding that the injury was a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The victim was still transported to Enloe Medical Center for treatment, she said.

The Sheriff's Office is withholding the name because the deputies still have to complete their investigation. More details will be released as they are available, Bowersox said.